The application study of dual-energy CT nonlinearblending technique in pulmonary angiography

Objective This study aimed to explore the feasibility of enhancing image quality in computed tomography(CT) pulmonary angiography (CTPA) and reducing radiation dose using the nonlinear blending (NLB)technique of dual-energy CT.Methods A total of 61 patients scheduled for CTPA were enrolled, and 30 patients underwent dual-energyscanning. Nonlinear blending images (NLB group) and three groups of linear blending images (LB group,80 kV group, and 140 kV group) were reconstructed after scanning;31 patients underwent single-energyscanning (120 kV group). The CT values and standard deviations of the pulmonary trunk, left and rightpulmonary arteries, and ipsilateral back muscle at the bifurcation level of the left and right pulmonaryarteries were measured. The signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) of the fivegroups were calculated. The subjective image quality of the five groups was assessed. The radiation dosesof the dual- and single-energy groups were recorded and calculated.Results The CNR and SNR values of blood vessels in the NLB group were significantly higher than thosein the LB, 140 kV, and 80 kV groups (CNR of pulmonary artery trunk: t = 3.50, 4.06, 7.17, all P < 0.05;SNRof pulmonary trunk: t = 3.76, 4.71, 6.92, all P < 0.05). There were no statistical differences in the CNR andSNR values between the NLB group and 120 kV group (P > 0.05). The effective radiation dose of the dualenergygroup was lower than that of the single-energy group (t = –4.52, P < 0.05). The subjective scores ofimages in the NLB group were the highest (4.28 ± 0.74).Conclusion The NLB technique of dual-energy CT can improve the image quality of CTPA and reducethe radiation dose, providing more reliable imaging data for the clinical diagnosis of pulmonary embolism.

Diagnostic Value of Dual-Energy CT in Differentiating Malignant and Benign Thyroid Nodules: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Objectives: To evaluate the diagnostic performance of the quantitative iodine parameters, including Iodine Concentration (IC), Normalized Iodine Concentration (NIC), and λHU, in distinguishing malignant and benign thyroid nodules. Methods: Relevant studies were searched from Web of Science, PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure database and other complementary sources from inception to May 20, 2020. Study selection, data extraction, quality assessment, and data analyses were performed following the Cochrane standards and the PRISMA-DTA guideline. Results: Eight studies were included (595 patients with 737 thyroid nodules). The pooled sensitivity, specificity and summary diagnostic odds ratio of IC were 79% (95% CI: 69% - 86%), 76% (95% CI: 65% - 84%) and 11 (95% CI: 5 - 27) respectively;those of NIC were 78% (95% CI: 70% - 85%), 80% (95% CI: 74% - 85%) and 15 (95% CI: 9 - 24) respectively;those of λHU were 80% (95% CI: 71% - 87%), 77% (95% CI: 70% - 83%) and 14 (95% CI: 8 - 24) respectively. Conclusion: DECT can be a potential evaluation tool for thyroid nodules. The NIC may be the most sensitive iodine parameter and could be comparable between different DECT machines in thyroid nodule assessment.

Value of dual-energy CT virtual noncalcium in the diagnosis of sacroiliac joint bone marrow edema

Objective:To explore the clinical value of dual energy CT(DECT)virtual noncalcium(VNCa)in the diagnosis of sacroiliac joint bone marrow edema(BME).Methods:A collection of 45 patients(21 males,24 females,and an average age of 34 years)who underwent MRI and DECT(Siemens Somatom definition force)examinations for the sacroiliac joints in our hospital from January 2019 to August 2020.After the DECT scan,the bone marrow pseudo-color map was obtained after VNCa processing.The bone marrow pseudo-color map was evaluated by two physicians.Take MRI test results as the gold standard,the application value of DECT VNCa technology in the diagnosis of sacroiliac joint BME was analyzed.Results:The positive predictive value(PPV),negative predictive value(NPV),sensitivity(Sen),specificity(Spe)and accuracy(Acc)of the qualitative diagnosis of iliac bone and sacral BME with DECT VNCa technology was:80.6%,85.2%,78.4%,86.8%,83.3%and 100%,64.9%,32.5%,100%,70.0%,respectively.The area of edema displayed by quantitative measurement of DECT VNCa image is smaller than the area measured by MRI image.The VNCa CT value(-71.66±72.97Hu)of the iliac edema area was higher than that of the non-edema area(-90.27±65.85Hu),and the VNCa CT value of the sacral edema area(-62.90±46.87Hu)was higher than that of the non-edema area(-101.08±134.02Hu),the best cut-off values(Cut-off values)for the quantitative diagnosis of iliac bone and sacral BME by VNCa are-66.40Hu and-50.60Hu,respectively.The curve of the receiver operating characteristic(ROC)of the iliac bone and sacrum area under the cure(AUC)is 0.720 and 0.706 respectively.There is a moderate negative correlation between the VNCa CT values of the ilium and sacrum in the edema area and the conventional CT values.Conclusion:The DECT VNCa technique has certain effectiveness in the diagnosis of sacroiliac joint BME,and its effectiveness in the diagnosis of ilium BME is better than sacrum.

Correlation analysis of dual-energy CT iodine maps with quantitative pulmonary perfusion MRI

AIM:To correlate dual-energy computed tomography(DECT) pulmonary angiography derived iodine maps with parameter maps of quantitative pulmonary perfusion magnetic resonance imaging(MRI).METHODS:Eighteen patients with pulmonary perfusion defects detected on DECT derived iodine maps were included in this prospective study and additionally underwent time-resolved contrast-enhanced pulmonary MRI [dynamic contrast enhanced(DCE)-MRI].DCE-MRI data were quantitatively analyzed using a pixel-by-pixel deconvolution analysis calculating regional pulmonary blood flow(PBF),pulmonary blood volume(PBV) and mean transit time(MTT) in visually normal lung parenchyma and perfusion defects.Perfusion parameterswere correlated to mean attenuation values of normal lung and perfusion defects on DECT iodine maps.Two readers rated the concordance of perfusion defects in a visual analysis using a 5-point Likert-scale(1 = no correlation,5 = excellent correlation).RESULTS:In visually normal pulmonary tissue mean DECT and MRI values were:22.6 ± 8.3 Hounsfield units(HU);PBF:58.8 ± 36.0 mL/100 mL per minute;PBV:16.6 ± 8.5 mL;MTT:17.1 ± 10.3 s.In areas with restricted perfusion mean DECT and MRI values were:4.0 ± 3.9 HU;PBF:10.3 ± 5.5 mL/100 mL per minute,PBV:5 ± 4 mL,MTT:21.6 ± 14.0 s.The differences between visually normal parenchyma and areas of restricted perfusion were statistically significant for PBF,PBV and DECT(P < 0.0001).No linear correlation was found between MRI perfusion parameters and attenuation values of DECT iodine maps(PBF:r = 0.35,P = 0.15;PBV:r = 0.34,P = 0.16;MTT:r = 0.41,P = 0.08).Visual analysis revealed a moderate correlation between perfusion defects on DECT iodine maps and the parameter maps of DCE-MRI(mean score 3.6,k 0.45).CONCLUSION:There is a moderate visual but not statistically significant correlation between DECT iodine maps and perfusion parameter maps of DCE-MRI.

Clinical Value of Dual-energy CT in Detection of Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma: Investigation of the Best Pancreatic Tumor Contrast to Noise Ratio

Objective To quantitatively compare and determine the best pancreatic tumor contrast to noise ratio (CNR) in different dual-energy derived datasets. Methods In this retrospective, single center study, 16 patients (9 male, 7 female, average age 59.4±13.2 years) with pathologically diagnosed pancreatic cancer were enrolled. All patients received an abdominal scan using a dual source CT scanner 7 to 31 days before biopsy or surgery. After injection of iodine contrast agent, arterial and pancreatic parenchyma phase were scanned consequently, using a dual-energy scan mode (100 kVp/230 mAs and Sn 140 kVp/178 mAs) in the pancreatic parenchyma phase. A series of derived dual-energy datasets were evaluated including non-liner blending (non-linear blending width 0-500 HU; blending center -500 to 500 HU), mono-energetic (40-190 keV), 100 kVp and 140 kVp. On each datasets, mean CT values of the pancreatic parenchyma and tumor, as well as standard deviation CT values of subcutaneous fat and psoas muscle were measured. Regions of interest of cutaneous fat and major psoas muscle of 100 kVp and 140 kVp images were calculated. Best CNR of subcutaneous fat (CNR F ) and CNR of the major psoas muscle (CNR M ) of non-liner blending and mono-energetic datasets were calculated with the optimal mono-energetic keV setting and the optimal blending center/width setting for the best CNR. One Way ANOVA test was used for comparison of best CNR between different dual-energy derived datasets. Results The best CNR F (4.48±1.29) was obtained from the non-liner blending datasets at blending center -16.6±103.9 HU and blending width 12.3±10.6 HU. The best CNR F (3.28±0.97) was obtained from the mono-energetic datasets at 73.3±4.3 keV. CNR F in the 100 kVp and 140 kVp were 3.02±0.91 and 1.56±0.56 respectively. Using fat as the noise background, all of these images series showed significant differences (P<0.01) except best CNR F of mono-energetic image sets vs. CNR F of 100 kVp image (P=0.460). Similar results were found using muscle as the noise background (mono-energetic image vs. 100 kVp image: P=0.246; mono-energetic image vs. non-liner blending image: P=0.044; others: P<0.01). Conclusion Compared with mono-energetic datasets and low kVp datasets, non-linear blending image at automatically chosen blending width/window provides better tumor to the pancreas CNR, which might be beneficial for better detection of pancreatic tumors.

Determinants of Detection of Stones and Calcifications in the Hepatobiliary System on Virtual Nonenhanced Dual-energy CT

Objective To retrospectively determine the features of stones and calcifications in hepatobiliary system on virtual nonenhanced (VNE) dual-energy computed tomography (CT), and to evaluate the possibility of VNE images in diagnosis for those lesions. Methods A total of 128 gall stones and calcifications of the liver found in 110 patients were examined with triple phase abdominal CT scan from July 2007 to December 2011, in which true nonenhanced (TNE) phase and arterial phase were performed with single-energy CT (120 kVp) and portal venous phase was performed with dual-energy CT (100 kVp and 140 kVp). VNE images were generated from the portal venous phase dual-energy CT data sets by using commercially VNC software. The mean CT values for the stone, liver, bile and paraspinal muscle, mean lesion density and size in area dimension, contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) of lesion to the liver or bile, and image noise were assessed and compared between VNE and TNE images. The effective dose and size-specific dose estimate (SSDE) were also calculated. Results The mean CT values of the lesions measured on VNE images declined significantly compared with those measured on TNE images (164.51±102.13vs. 290.72±197.80 HU,P<0.001), so did the lesion-to-liver CNR (10.80±11.82vs.18.81±17.06,P<0.001) and the lesion-to-bile CNR (17.24±14.41 vs. 21.32±17.31,P<0.001). There was no significant difference in size of lesions area between VNE and TNE images (0.69±0.88vs.0.72±0.85 cm2,P=0.062). Compared to the 128 lesions found in TNE images, VNE images showed the same density in 30 (23.4%) lesions, lighter density in 88 (68.8%) lesions, while failed to show 10 (7.8%) lesions, and showed the same size in 61 (47.7%) lesions and smaller size in 57 (44.5%)&nbsp;lesions. The CT cutoff values of lesion and size were 229.21 HU and 0.15 cm2, respectively. The total effective dose for triple phase scan protocol with TNE images was 19.51±7.03 mSv, and the SSDE was 39.84±11.10 mGy. The effective dose for dual phase scan protocol with VNE images instead of TNE images was 13.29±4.89 mSv, and the SSDE was 27.83±9.99 mGy. Compared with TNE images, the effective dose and SSDE of VNE images were down by 32.05%±3.69 % and 30.63%±2.34 %, respectively. Conclusions Although the CT values and CNR of the lesions decreased in VNE images, the lesions of which attenuation greater than 229.21 HU and size larger than 0.15 cm2could be detected with good reliability and obvious dose reduction. There was good consistency in the size of stones and calcifications in hepatobiliary system between VNE images and TNE images, which ensured the possibility of the clinical application of VNE images.

An experimental study of dual-energy CT imaging using synchrotron radiation

The measurement of electron density is important for medical diagnosis and charged particle radiotherapy treatment planning.Traditionally,electron density is obtained by CT imaging using the relationship between CT-number and electron densities established beforehand.However,the measurement is not accurate due to the beam hardening effect.In this paper,we propose a simple and practical electron density acquisition method based on dual-energy CT technique.For each sample,the CT imaging is conducted using two selected X-ray energy from synchrotron radiation.A post-processing dual-energy reconstruction method is used.Linear attenuation coefficients of the scanned samples are obtained by FBP reconstruction.The effective atomic number and electron density are got by solving the dual-energy simultaneous equations.Different phantoms and breast tissues were scanned in this experimental study under 10 keV and 30 keV monochromatic X-rays.The distribution of effective atomic numbers and electron densities of the scanned phantoms were obtained by Dual-energy CT image reconstruction,which agrees well with the theoretical values.Compared with conventional methods,the measurement accuracy is greatly improved, and the measurement error is reduced to about 1%.This experimental study demonstrates that DECT imaging based on synchrotron radiation source is applicable to medical diagnosis for quantitative measurement with high accuracy.

Application of Dual-Energy CT Non-Linear Fusion Technology in Improving CTA Image Quality of Renal Cancer

Objective: To explore the significance of dual-energy CT non-linear fusion technique in improving the quality of CTA image of renal cancer. Methods: The CTA images of 100 patients who had been confirmed by pathology as renal cancer were collected and were randomly divided into experimental group and control group with 50 cases respectively. The two groups of patients were treated with iodine concentration of 300 mg/ml and 350 mg/ml non-ionic contrast agent, with a dosage of 1.5 ml/kg and an injection rate of 4 ml/s. The contrast agent intelligently tracking method was adopted bolus. The control group used the conventional CTA scanning, with a reference tube voltage/tube current of 100 kv/ref150 mas. The experimental group adopted the double energy scanning, with ball tube A and ball tube B. The reference tube voltage/tube current was 100 kv/ref250 mas and sn150 kv/ref125 mas respectively. The images of the experimental group were non-linear fused to obtain the Mono+ 55 kev single-energy images. The CT value, SNR contrast ratio of the abdominal aorta, renal artery and tumor tissue of the experimental group images and the 100 KV images and the Mono+ 55 kev images of the control group were compared. The objective evaluation and subjective evaluation of the image quality of the three groups of images was performed. Results: The results showed that the 100 kV images of the experimental group were statistically different from those of the control group (P05) in CT value, SNR and CNR (P 0.05). And there was no statistically significant difference between the non-linear fusion single-energy Mono+ 55 kev images and the control group images in CT value, SNR and CNR (P > 0.05). The subjective evaluation of image quality showed that there was no significant difference between Mono+ 55 kev images and control group images, and the quality of Mono+ 55 kev images was higher than that of experimental group 100 kV images. Conclusion: The dual-energy CT non-linear fusion technique can improve the quality of CTA image in patients with renal cancer, and it is possible to obtain high quality CTA images with low iodine concentration contrast agent.

Application of an Advanced Image-Based Virtual Monoenergetic Reconstruction of Dual Source Dual-Energy CT Data at Low keV Increases Image Quality for Esophageal Cancer Patients Imaging

Purpose: To explore the significance of dual-source computed tomography (DECT) virtual monoenergetic reconstructions technology in improving the imaging quality of esophageal cancer patients. Materials and methods: 68 patients with clinically suspected esophageal cancer (all confirmed by pathology) were collected. Routine plain scan was performed with SIEMENS Force dual-energy CT and then dual-phase scans were performed. The venous phase images were respectively subjected to traditional virtual monoenergetic reconstructions (Mono_E) and new generation virtual monoenergetic reconstructions (Mono+). Mono_E 55 keV and Mono+ 55 keV virtual single-energy images were obtained respectively. The signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of normal esophageal tissue and esophageal cancer lesions, noise and contrast noise ratio (CNR tumor) of normal esophageal tissue and esophageal cancer lesions were compared among 100 kV images, Mono_E images and Mono+ images. At the same time, two imaging physicians read the films and scored the images of each group by using a 5-point scoring method. Results: Mono+ 55 keV images, SNR, SNRtumor, noise and CNRtumor were statistically different from those of 100 kV images and Mono_E images (P < 0.05). And Mono+ 55 keV images also had the highest subjective score, with statistical significance (P 55 keV images had the best quality. Conclusion: The new generation of virtual monoenergetic reconstructions post-processing (Mono+) could reduce image noise and improve the contrast between esophageal cancer lesions and normal esophageal tissues, which was of great significance to improve the imaging quality of esophageal cancer patients and improve the early detection rate of esophageal cancer.

Significance of an Advanced Image-Based Virtual Monoenergetic Reconstruction of Dual Source Dual-Energy CT Data at Low keV Increases Image Quality for Portal Vein System of Pancreatic Cancer Patients

Purpose: To explore the significance of dual-source computed tomography (DECT) virtual monoenergetic reconstructions technology in improving image quality for portal vein system of pancreatic cancer patients. Materials and methods: 47 patients with clinically suspected pancreatic cancer (all confirmed by pathology) were collected. Routine plain scan was performed with Siemens Force dual-source dual-energy CT followed by 3 scans respectively carried out in arterial phase, portal phase and delayed phase. Traditional virtual monoenergetic reconstructions (Mono_E) and new generation of virtual monoenergetic reconstructions (Mono+) were respectively performed on portal vein images to obtain virtual single energy images including Mono_ E70 keV, Mono_E 55 keV and Mono+ 70 keV and Mono+ 55 keV. The signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and noise of portal vein, normal pancreatic tissues and pancreatic lesions of 100 kV, Mono_E and Mono+ images were compared. In addition, the contrast noise ratio of portal vein and lesions as well as pancreatic tissues and lesions (CNR PV, CNRtumor) were also compared. At the same time, two imaging physicians with rich clinical experiences read the films and scored the images of each group by using the 5-point scoring method. Results: Mono+ 55 keV images including SNRpv, SNRpanc, SNRtumor, Noise, CNRpv, CNRtumor were statistically different from 100 KV images and Mono_E images (P < 0.05). As for the subjective score, Mono+ 55 keV image score also had the highest score, which had statistical significance (P < 0.05). The results showed that Mono+ 55 keV images had the best quality. Conclusion: The new generation of virtual Mono+ post-treatment can reduce image noise. Low energy Mono+ images can improve the contrast between pancreatic cancer lesions and portal of pancreatic cancer patients.

Gold as a Potential Contrast Agent for Dual-Energy CT

Purpose: The K-edge of gold (81 keV) is located within the energy range of diagnostic CT. This might be advantageous for material differentiation in dual-energy CT (DECT). The aim of this in vitro study was to compare the differentiation between iodine or gold and body tissues using DECT at different kV spectra. Methods and Materials: A water filled tank phantom containing specimens with iodine (iopamidol), gold (sodium aurothiomalate), compact bone (compact porcine bone) and porcine muscle was scanned using a dual source CT (Definition, Siemens Healthcare). Consecutive scans were performed at 80 kVp, 100 kVp, 120 kVp and 140 kVp with constant mAs settings. The mean attenuation values of the specimens were measured, and differences in calculated dual-energy ratios (DEratio) between body tissues and iodine or gold were determined for different DE spectra. Results: The attenuation of gold increased compared to 80 kVp at higher kVp-settings, while the attenuation of all other specimens decreased. The calculated DEratios at 80/100 kVp, 80/120 kVp and 80/140 kVp were 1.31, 1.62 and 1.91 for iodine, 0.89, 0.88 and 0.92 for gold, 1.20, 1.39 and 1.45 for compact bone, 1.01, 1.03 and 1.08 for muscle. The differences between the DEratios 80/100 kVp, 80/120 kVp and 80/140 kVp were 0.11, 0.23 and 0.46 for iodine and bone, 0.31, 0.51 and 0.53 for gold and bone, 0.29, 0.59 and 0.83 for iodine and muscle, 0.12, 0.15 and 0.16 for gold and muscle. Conclusion: DEratio of gold remains relatively stable along the energy spectrum of diagnostic CT and allows a reliable material differentiation between gold and bone already at contiguous low tube voltage settings (80 kV and 100 kV). Thus, gold might have a potential as a contrast agent for DECT.

Characterization of tumors of jaw:Additive value of contrast enhancement and dual-energy computed tomography

BACKGROUND Currently,the differentiation of jaw tumors is mainly based on the lesion’s morphology rather than the enhancement characteristics,which are important in the differentiation of neoplasms across the body.There is a paucity of literature on the enhancement characteristics of jaw tumors.This is mainly because,even though computed tomography(CT)is used to evaluate these lesions,they are often imaged without intravenous contrast.This study hypothesised that the enhancement characteristics of the solid component of jaw tumors can aid in the differentiation of these lesions in addition to their morphology by dual-energy CT,therefore improving the ability to differentiate between various pathologies.AIM To evaluate the role of contrast enhancement and dual-energy quantitative parameters in CT in the differentiation of jaw tumors.METHODS Fifty-seven patients with jaw tumors underwent contrast-enhanced dual-energy CT.Morphological analysis of the tumor,including the enhancing solid component,was done,followed by quantitative analysis of iodine concentration(IC),water concentration(WC),HU,and normalized IC.The study population was divided into four subgroups based on histopathological analysis-central giant cell granuloma(CGCG),ameloblastoma,odontogenic keratocyst(OKC),and other jaw tumors.A one-way ANOVA test for parametric variables and the Kruskal-Wallis test for nonparametric variables were used.If significant differences were found,a series of independent t-tests or Mann-Whitney U tests were used.RESULTS Ameloblastoma was the most common pathology(n=20),followed by CGCG(n=11)and OKC.CGCG showed a higher mean concentration of all quantitative parameters than ameloblastomas(P<0.05).An IC threshold of 31.35×100μg/cm^(3) had the maximum sensitivity(81.8%)and specificity(65%).Between ameloblastomas and OKC,the former showed a higher mean concentration of all quantitative parameters(P<0.001),however when comparing unilocular ameloblastomas with OKCs,the latter showed significantly higher WC.Also,ameloblastoma had a higher IC and lower WC compared to“other jaw tumors”group.CONCLUSION Enhancement characteristics of solid components combined with dual-energy parameters offer a more precise way to differentiate between jaw tumors.

急性颅脑损伤患者CT评分变化及血清乳酸、NSE、CRP的相关性分析

目的探讨急性颅脑损伤(ACI)患者计算机断层扫描(CT)评分变化与血清乳酸(LA)、神经元特异性烯醇化酶(NSE)及C-反应蛋白(CRP)水平的关系及其对预后的预测价值。方法选取2020年1月—2022年1月东台市人民医院收治的50例急性颅脑损伤患者作为疾病组,根据患者治疗后格拉斯哥预后评分(GOS)分为预后良好组(32例)和预后不良组(18例);选取50例行健康体检受试者作为健康组。受试者工作特征曲线(ROC)评估血清乳酸、NSE、CRP水平与CT评分对急性颅脑损伤患者预后的评估价值。结果疾病组血清乳酸、NSE、CRP水平均高于健康组(P<0.05);预后不良组乳酸、NSE、CRP水平和CT评分均高于预后良好组;经Spearman相关分析,急性颅内损伤患者血清中乳酸、NSE、CRP水平与CT评分呈正相关(r=0.431、r=0.345、r=0.226,均P<0.05);ROC曲线分析显示,血清乳酸、NSE、CRP水平、CT评分联合预测急性颅内感染预后的曲线下面积(AUC)高于单一指标检测(P<0.05)。结论急性颅脑损伤患者CT评分与患者入院血清乳酸、NSE、CRP水平呈正相关,联合诊断对患者预后评估有一定价值。

新型^(18)F-FES PET/CT无创功能性诊断乳腺癌迟发性肺转移致霍纳综合征一例

激素受体阳性、人表皮生长因子受体2型阴性(HR^(+)/HER2^(-))乳腺癌是最常见的乳腺癌分子亚型,可表现为术后10~15年以上的迟发性复发,且其肺转移病灶需与原发性肺癌相鉴别。本文报道1例HR^(+)/HER2^(-)乳腺癌术后16年迟发性肺转移致霍纳综合征患者,采用^(18)F-FDG PET/CT难以判断肿瘤来源,穿刺活检风险高,经北京协和医院新型^(18)F-FES PET/CT无创功能性诊断为乳腺癌肺上叶雌激素受体(estrogen receptor,ER)阳性转移,给予CDK4/6抑制剂+芳香化酶抑制剂内分泌解救治疗后获得缓解。本文总结该患者的临床表现及诊治经过,为新型^(18)F-FES PET/CT评估乳腺癌患者转移灶的ER表达情况及指导后续个体化诊疗提供借鉴。

南海神狐海域天然气水合物微观赋存特征的超分辨率CT图像识别

南海神狐海域是我国天然气水合物资源勘探开发的主要目标区之一,2017和2020年先后两次现场试验性开采证实了水合物资源的利用前景。目前,对该地区含水合物储层的精细评价还有待进一步提升,水合物在沉积物孔隙空间中的微观赋存形态是其中的重要影响因素。针对水合物微观赋存形态CT图像表征存在的分辨率不足的问题,建立了一种基于自监督学习的数字图像超分辨率重建算法,实现了CT扫描图像空间分辨率的2倍和4倍提升。在此基础上,对南海神狐海域含水合物沉积物孔隙结构演化规律和水合物微观赋存特征进行了形态表征。由于南海沉积物中存在大量有孔虫壳体,水合物主要占据有孔虫壳体内部空间并堵塞了空隙间的连通喉道,显著降低了沉积物的气、水渗透能力;然而,水合物未能全部占据整个孔隙空间,仍然会有少量的气体和水残留,气体则主要分布于水合物颗粒内部,而水则主要分布在水合物颗粒表面,上述实验结果对地震、测井等现场勘探数据解释具有一定的指导意义。

CT血管成像对ACI患者颈动脉狭窄程度及侧支循环的价值研究

目的分析、探究CT血管成像技术在ACI患者颈动脉狭窄、侧支循环等病情诊断方面的成效。方法对我院2021.3-2022.3月期间收治的100例急性脑梗死(ACI)患者一般病理资料进行回顾性分析,以数字减影血管造影(DSA)结果为诊断金标准,对CT血管成像技术(CTA)的诊断价值进行分析,以临床出具的数字减影血管造影(DSA)结果为金标准,分析CT血管成像技术(CTA)在临床上的诊断价值,评估此技术在临床诊断中的效能。结果与临床金标准相比,CTA诊断技术具有较高的临床评估价值[Kappa>0.8~1.0,曲线下面积(AUC)>0.9,P<0.01];CTA诊断技术在评估颈动脉狭窄程度等方面与临床金标准具有一定的一致性[Kappa>0.6~0.8,曲线下面积(AUC)>0.7~0.9,P<0.01];而在评估侧支循环临床诊断中,CTA诊断技术与临床金标准具有一致性,具有较高的评估价值[Kappa>0.8~1.0,曲线下面积(AUC)>0.9,P<0.01]。结论以临床“金标准”的诊断结果为依据分析,CTA诊断技术能够对ACI患者出现病变的血管形态及侧支循环状态等进行全面的评估,CTA诊断结果可为治疗工作提供准确性相对较高且客观的医学依据,确实是评估ACI患者颈动脉狭窄程度、侧支循环状态的可靠办法;而与DSA技术相比,CTA与之具有较高的一致性,说明在病情发作早期为ACI患者实施CTA检查可获悉颈动脉的狭窄及侧支循环状态,有利于改善患者群体的预后。

CT灌注成像参数对急性脑梗死侧支循环的评估价值及与术后近期预后的相关性

目的探讨CT灌注成像(CTPI)参数对急性脑梗死(ACI)侧支循环的评估价值及与术后近期预后的相关性。方法选取我院2022年1月-2023年2月收治的106例ACI患者,以数字血管造影(DSA)作为诊断“金标准”,将其分有侧支循环组(46例)与无侧支循环组(60例)。两组患者均进行CTPI检查,对比两组受试者CTPI参数[脑血容量(CBV)、脑血流量(CBF)、平均通过时间(MTT)及达峰时间(TTP)],采用受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线分析CTPI参数对ACI侧支循环的预测价值;比较CTPI参数评估急性缺血性脑梗死侧支循环与DSA检查的一致性;采用Pearson相关性分析ACI患者的CTPI参数与美国国立卫生研究院卒中量表(NIHSS)、改良Ranking量表(mRS)评分的相关性。结果有侧支循环组CBV、CBF均高于无侧支循环组(P<0.05),MTT、TTP均低于无侧支循环组(P<0.05)。ROC曲线分析显示,CBV、CBF、MTT、TTP及联合检测对ACI侧支循环均有预测效能(P<0.05),其AUC分别为0.793、0.705、0.841、0.669、0.879,单独检测中MTT效能最高,但仍低于联合检测效能。CTPI参数联合检查对ACI侧支循环的诊断灵敏性为84.78%、特异性为90.00%、准确率为87.74%、阳性预测值为86.67%、阴性预测值为88.52%、Kappa值为0.750。有侧支循环组NIHSS、mRS评分均低于无侧支循环组(P<0.05);Pearson相关分析发现,CBV、CBF与NIHSS、mRS评分呈负相关(P<0.05),MTT、TTP与NIHSS、mRS评分呈正相关(P<0.05)。结论ACI有侧支循环患者的CBV、CBF均较无侧支循环患者高,MTT、TTP均较无侧支循环患者低,CTPI参数用于评估ACI侧支循环具有较高的诊断效能,且有侧支循环患者近期预后较好,同时CBV、CBF、MTT、TTP与ACI患者近期预后均存在相关性,可通过检测CBV、CBF、MTT、TTP预测患者近期预后。

双能量CT非线性融合和噪声优化的虚拟单能量图像技术在喉鳞状细胞癌中的应用

目的:探讨双能量CT线性融合图像(linear blending imaging,LBI)、非线性融合图像(nonlinear blending image,NBI)和噪声优化的虚拟单能量图像(noise-optimized virtual monoenergetic image,VMI+)技术在喉鳞状细胞癌中的应用价值。方法:回顾性分析2019年6月至2022年3月61例经病理证实为喉鳞状细胞癌患者的双能量CT资料。双能量图像采用LBI[融合系数为1(80 kV)和0.6(M0.6)]、NBI和VMI+(40 keV、55 keV)技术重建。比较5组图像的客观图像质量[对比噪声比(contrast-tonoise ratio,CNR)、肿瘤CT值、噪声]和主观图像质量(肿瘤边界评分和整体图像质量评分)。结果:40 keV的CNR、肿瘤CT值和肿瘤边界评分均明显高于80 kV、M0.6、NBI和55 keV,差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.05)。NBI的整体图像质量评分明显高于80 kV、M0.6、40 keV和55 keV,差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.05)。NBI的噪声明显低于80 kV、40 keV和55 keV,差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.05)。结论:在喉鳞状细胞癌的双能量CT中,采用VMI+技术(40 keV)能提供更好的CNR、肿瘤CT值和肿瘤边界,采用NBI技术能提供更低的噪声和更好的整体图像质量。

乳腺癌患者腋窝淋巴结转移的危险因素及行X线摄影与CT检查的诊断效能分析

目的:探讨乳腺癌患者腋窝淋巴结转移的危险因素及X线与CT检查的诊断效能比较。方法:选取2021年1月至2023年5月在我院治疗的乳腺癌患者112例,分析发生和未发生腋窝淋巴结转移患者临床资料差异;同时分析X线、CT检查诊断腋窝淋巴结转移的价值。结果:112例患者中,腋窝淋巴结转移患者32例,腋窝淋巴结转移率为28.57%;发生腋窝淋巴结转移患者组织低分化比例、组织类型为浸润性癌比例、有脉管浸润比例、肿瘤直径≥5cm比例、组织Ki-67表达≥14%比例分别为68.75%、90.63%、28.13%、31.25%和84.38%,明显高于未发生腋窝淋巴结转移患者(P<0.05);Logistic回归分析显示:分化程度、病灶组织类型、脉管浸润、Ki-67表达是乳腺癌患者发生腋窝淋巴结转移的影响因素(P<0.05);X线诊断腋窝淋巴结转移与病理结果一致性Kappa值为0.500,P<0.05,一致性较差;CT诊断腋窝淋巴结转移与病理结果一致性Kappa值为0.825,P<0.05,一致性较好;CT诊断腋窝淋巴结转移的准确性、灵敏性和阴性预测值分别为92.86%、87.50%和95.00%,明显高于X线检查(P<0.05)。结论:乳腺癌患者腋窝淋巴结转移受分化程度、病灶组织类型、脉管浸润、Ki-67表达的影响;相较于X线,CT诊断腋窝淋巴结转移的价值较高。

自发性脑出血患者CT征象预测血肿增大的临床价值

目的探究自发性脑出血(sICH)患者CT征象预测血肿增大的临床价值。方法选取我院2020年6月到2023年6月收治的91例sICH患者作为研究对象,患者入院后均行CT平扫及血管成像检查(CTA),分析不同CT征象预测血肿增大的效能。结果91例sICH患者中,发生血肿增大43例(47.25%),未发生血肿增大48例(52.75%);CT平扫出现黑洞征41例(45.05%),混合征50例(54.95%);岛征39例(42.86%);渗漏征33例(48.35%);斑点征45例(49.45%)。CT平扫中黑洞征预测血肿增大的敏感度、特异度分别为51.16%、60.42%;混合征为79.07%、66.67%;岛征为67.44%、79.17%;三者联合为48.84%、89.58%。CTA征象中渗漏征预测血肿增大的敏感度、特异度分别为76.74%、77.08%;斑点征为83.72%、81.25%;二者联合为74.42%、91.67%,其特异度最高。结论CT平扫与CTA征象均可有效预测sICH患者血肿增大,其中CTA斑点征与渗漏征联合预测临床价值最高。